Grade Harbor

From essay stack to review-ready feedback in one grading session.

Bring your rubric, upload student writing, review the AI's suggestions, and export feedback when you are ready.

No credit card required | Teacher approval required | Plans start at $5/month

The workflow

  1. Set the rubric

    Use your own rubric or start from a template.

  2. Upload essays

    Add PDF, DOCX, or plain-text files. No LMS setup required.

  3. Review AI suggestions

    See criterion scores, evidence, and feedback drafts.

  4. Approve and export

    Edit anything, lock final grades, and export results.

The full grading cycle — in detail

  1. Build your rubric

    Create criteria, set weights, and add anchor descriptions. Or start from a template.

  2. Create an assignment

    Attach your rubric, set a due date, and open for submissions.

  3. Upload essays

    Drag and drop PDF, DOCX, or plain text files. No Google Classroom or Canvas setup required — start with the files you already have.

  4. Trigger AI grading

    One click. AI grades each essay against your rubric with per-criterion scores and written justifications.

  5. Review and override

    Open any essay. Read the AI's reasoning. Agree, edit, or override any score or feedback.

  6. Lock and share

    Lock approved grades. Export PDFs or a CSV summary to share with students or keep for your records.

  7. See the patterns

    Skill profiles update automatically. See who needs help and what to teach next.

What you need for your first grading session

  • A rubric
  • A class set of essays
  • Student names or IDs
  • 10–15 minutes to review your first few AI suggestions

Ready to try it yourself?

Start a free trial and run your first grading session today.

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